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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542.89, 2,129.24 and 844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542.89, 2,129.24 and 844.27 is: 1,165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542.89 : 2,129.24 = 844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542.89/2,129.24 = 844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542.89x = 2,129.24 × 844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542.89x = 1,797,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,650.24/1,542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.12

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